The Pink Fairies evolved out of a drinking club formed by Steve Peregrin Took (formerly Marc Bolan's partner in T Rex, the Pretty Things, the Deviants also called the "Social" Deviants) and Syd Barrett in 1969. Took, along with Mick Farren and Twink (previously of The Fairies, Tomorrow, and Pretty Things) named the group Pink Fairies, only to see Twink appropriate the name for his new project (Pink Fairies Mark 2) with three ex-Deviants members. Mick Farren's first solo album, Mona, features the original Pink Fairies Mark 1 line-up.
It is worth noting that according to Jason Ankeny of All Music Guide, "the Social Deviants...consisted primarily of vocalist Mick Farren, guitarist Paul Rudolph, bassist Duncan Sanderson and drummer Russell Hunter. The group also featured satellite members Marc Bolan, Steve Peregrine Took and players from the band Group X, later rechristened Hawkwind."
After the "Mark 2" version of the band broke up in 1972, a new version (Mark 3) formed which, eventually adding ex-Steve Took's Shagrat guitarist Larry Wallis, who took over the band them, leading them on the Kings Of Oblivion LP. Wallis was simultaneously in both the Pink Fairies and the original line-up of Motörhead with ex-Hawkwind bassist Lemmy, and, co-incidentally enough, also substituted for Lemmy on a Hawkwind tour of America at the last minute because Lemmy was deported back to England because of possession of amphetamine sulfate.
Although never in an official line-up of the Pink Fairies (after Mark 1), Took continued to be associated with the Pink Fairies. He played support slots for the Pink Fairies and occassionally joined them as a third drummer, and once on bass guitar.
Members of the Pink Fairies and Deviants were largely interchangeable throughout the years. A more recent member of the Deviants, (Andy Colqhoun) appeared with Larry Wallis, Twink, Russell Hunter and Duncan (Sandy) Sanderson for the later Fairies reunion album, Kill 'Em & Eat 'Em.
"In 1975, the Kings of Oblivion-era line-up reunited for a one-off London gig; an enthusiastic response led to the official reformation of the nucleus of Rudolph, Sanderson and Hunter, who added former Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers vocalist Martin Stone before again disbanding in 1977. A decade later, the original line-up -- minus Rudolph, but including Wallis -- reunited for the album Kill 'Em and Eat 'Em before calling it quits yet one more time. "~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide.
Fairies haven't released any music to the general public in the last several decades. However, reissues of '60s and '70s material and more contemporary jams--of arguably lesser interest--have made it into limited pressings--around 1,500--have been distributed by a loose network of smaller distributors, band members and friends. These albums have featured Twink and one or two other old Fairies members, several of whom were living in Canada, according to graphic novellist Link Yaco, who found Paul Rudolph there in 1999, willing to endorse "Spacechicks and Businessmen", an x-rated graphic novel. Rudolph's endorsement appears on the cover of the book.
The first European excursion for The Pink Fairies saw them blowing amps, money and minds at the three-day Ruisrock Festival in Turku, Northern Finland in 1971. Recorded by the state radio station, the three-piece, now without Twink, consisted of Russell Hunter on drums, Paul Rudolph on guitar and vocals, and Duncan Sanderson on bass. Unleashing heavy, acid-drenched jams on the audience, beginning with a blistering attack on The Beatles’ psych classic Tomorrow Never Knows, the Fairies must have blown away the opposition – Juicy Lucy, Jeff Beck, Canned Heat and Fairport Convention – with sheer force.
Say You Love Me
Pink Fairies Lyrics
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You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.
Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
The lyrics of Pink Fairies' "Say You Love Me" suggest a story of a failed relationship where the singer has been rejected by the former lover for not knowing how to dance. The singer admits that he wasn't wanted around anymore after that incident. However, he has worked on his dancing and has now returned to prove himself to his former lover. He asks the person whether they love him now that he can dance and proceeds to showcase his moves to impress them. The lyrics can be seen as a reflection of the idea that people often try to change themselves to please others and gain acceptance.
The song's upbeat and energetic tone adds to the playful nature of the lyrics. The repetitive use of "Do you love me?" emphasizes the singer's need for validation from their former lover. The chorus is infectious, with the repetition of "work, work" and "with just a little bit of soul now," encouraging listeners to get up and dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You hurt me because I was not able to dance, it is as if you didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
I have returned to inform you that I can actually dance well now.
Do you love me?
Are you in love with me?
(I can really move, )
Now that I am capable of dancing, do you think I am attractive?
Do you love me?
Are you in love with me?
(I'm in the groove.)
I am now in a perfect state of mind to connect with my partner well while dancing. Do you think I am attractive?
Now do you love me?
Do you feel love for me now that I can dance?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Am I now appealing to you now that I have learned how to dance well?
Watch me, now.
Pay attention closely to me now.
(Work, work)
Now watch me move my hips as I dance.
Ah, work it out baby.
Let's dance and enjoy this moment.
(Work, work)
Now that I can dance well, it is time for us to have fun together.
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
You are making me go crazy with love and passion.
(Work, work)
Let's keep dancing together.
With just a little bit of soul, now
With just a little bit of spirit, I can make you fall in love with me.
(work!)
Look at how well I can dance!
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
I have learned different dance styles, such as the 'mash potatoes' and 'the twist,' are you impressed?
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
What do you think about my dancing skills?
Tell me,
Please share your opinion with me.
(Tell me,)
I really want to hear your thoughts on this.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr
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